Description

This textbook contains five chapters on case studies and discussions in educational leadership. It examines factual case studies and discussions about tertiary institutions within the Caribbean as seen through the lens of educators, educational leaders and students. The text consists of stimulating case studies which examine topical issues such as leading and managing people within the Caribbean educational context, the functions of the educational institutions, legal issues within the Caribbean educational context, financial issues, trends and challenges within the Caribbean, the issues of diversity and inclusion, perspectives of teaching and learning, organizational planning including strategic planning and disaster risk management, disaster preparedness plans, human resource action plans, and professional development plans.

This book is suitable for students studying educational administration and educational leadership at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Educators and educational leaders within two and four-year colleges may find the cases and discussions useful in framing their institution whilst assisting in the teaching and learning processes. The case studies and discussions may be used as a source for educational activities and assessments within various educational programs in different countries. As you read the cases and discussions, it is imperative that you reflect on your own educational context, country, institution, culture, and stakeholders.